5 (of a subject, etc.) studied in its theoretical aspects rather than for its practical applications. pure mathematics, pure science Compare â applied. 6 (of a vowel) pronounced with more or less unvarying quality without any glide; monophthongal. 7 (of a consonant) not accompanied by another consonant.
The name Helen is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Helen is: Shining light. The bright one. Helen of Troy, whose elopement with Paris sparked the Trojan War, was the daughter of Zeus and wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta.
Ellen /el-len/ [2 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced EL-en. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Ellen is sun ray.Originally a variant of Helen, but now more closely associated with Eleanor. First used as an independent name in the 16th century. Nell is a pet form. English actress Ellen Terry; American actresses Ellyn Burstyn, Ellen Barkin, Ellen DeGeneres.llen /el-len/ [2 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced EL-en. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Ellen is sun ray.